sera guide - Healthy pond fish

28 Diagnosis: page 12 Ichthyobodo or Costia is a single celled secondary parasite that only multi- plies without restraint if the fish are stressed and already weakened. Being an obligate parasite, the organism exclusive- ly feeds on the mucous membrane of fish and dies in open water after a short time. Strong infestation leads to destruction of large skin areas, causing the death of the fish. Treat safely and successfully with sera pond omnisan. Afterwards, the care product sera ectopur allows for an aftertreatment that supports recovery. 6.3 Treating fungal infections 6.4 Treating flagellate infections Diagnosis: page 11 Fungi (e.g. Saprolegnia) are breakdown organ- isms present in every pond. They provide an important contribution to hygiene by utilizing waste substances such as fish waste or dead plant parts. As long as the mucous mem- brane remains uninjured the fungi cannot harm the fish since it provides reliable pro- tection against intruding fungus spores (their multiplication stages). However, if the mucous membrane is damaged, e.g. due to injuries or a parasite infection, spores can adhere within the skin and germinate. Once the fish are infested, the fungus can also overgrow healthy skin areas and inner organs, and it may even kill the fish. Low water temperatures support fungal infec- tions. Fungus hyphae and spore capsules of Saprolegnia Fungal infection (Mycosis) Ichthyobodo necator Ichthyobodo necator (formerly: Costia necatrix) It is therefore important to immediately add sera KOI PROTECT (additionally also sera pond bio humin) to the pond water even in case of small skin abrasions upon catching and transport as a preventive measure. The mucous membrane protecting compo- nents it contains quickly seal small injuries and abrasions. You can successfully treat fungal infections broken out with sera pond omnisan. Simultaneous application of sera ectopur sup- ports the effect, accelerates healing and reduces the risk of secondary infections by pro- tozoans and bacte- ria.